Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Learn how employers can use Bowel Cancer Awareness Month to promote awareness of the symptoms of bowel cancer and the importance of screening.

The value of supporting Bowel Cancer Awareness Month at work

As an employer, supporting employees affected by bowel cancer, whether they have been diagnosed themselves or are caring for someone, goes beyond raising awareness.

By offering the right support, you can help your employees feel valued, cared for and able to manage their health and wellbeing.

Get your workplace involved in Bowel Cancer Awareness Month

Here are some things you can consider doing in your workplace during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month:

Organise an event

Fundraising can be a fun and healthy activity in or outside the workplace. From coffee mornings, to sponsored walks or a book sale, there are lots of ways to take part. Activities like this can also be good for employee morale and wellbeing.

You can download a toolkit from Bowel Cancer UK.

Promote bowel screening

Promote bowel screening and encourage open conversations about bowel health.

If you have employees that have an active role in promoting health in your workplace, they can sign up for a Public Health Wales screening awareness session.

Promoting awareness throughout the year

Taking small steps can help create a workplace where your employees feel knowledgeable, supported and empowered to look after their health.

Here are some things you can do throughout the year:

Raise awareness about early detection

Share clear information on bowel cancer symptoms.

Encourage open conversations

Create a workplace where talking about health is encouraged and supported.

Share information about campaigns like Bowel Cancer Awareness Month through staff communication channels.

Show you care

Make health issues a key part of your workplace wellbeing plans.

Provide access to support

Ensure your employees know where to find trusted advice and help.

More information about bowel cancer and bowel screening services can be found on the Public Health Wales website.

Find out more

Find out how your workplace can get involved in Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and access resources on the Bowel Cancer UK website.

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